Journal History

Indexing and Accreditation
k@ta journal was first published in 1999 and was nationally accredited in 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2016, and 2020. It currently holds a Sinta 2 rank. 
accreditation certificate by Dirjen Dikti.
The online version with DOI number for each article has been available since k@ta Volume 14, Issue 1, and can be accessed on the journal's website. They can also be accessed from ProQuest e-journal (http://www.proquest.com). k@ta has also been covered by Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EBSCO, Index Copernicus, Asean Citation Index, BASE, Worldcat, Dimensions, Mendeley, CrossRef, and Google Scholar.
As of 1 January 2025, the ASEAN Citation Index (ACI) database has ceased its indexing and submission activities. However, the ACI database system and website will remain publicly accessible at no cost until 2029. Articles published in k@ta journal up to the last issue of 2024 remain indexed in ACI.
As of 24 January 2025, k@ta journal has been officially accepted for indexation in the Asian Science Citation Index (ASCI) database.
As of 11 February 2024, k@ta has been officially accepted for inclusion in the Modern Language Association (MLA) Directory of Periodicals. The indexing process for the MLA International Bibliography has begun, and it may take several months before it appears online

Updated Template
Starting from k@ta Volume 26, Issue 1, a revised template has been introduced to enhance the journal's readability and ensure consistency in formatting. However, it is important to note that Volume 26, Issue 1, represents a transition between editorial teams. As a result, some articles in this issue may still reflect the formatting style used by the former editors. Full implementation of the revised template has been achieved in Volume 26, Issue 2, ensuring alignment with high publishing standards.

Updated Tools
Beginning with k@ta Volume 26, Issue 1, the following tools have been introduced to uphold academic integrity and improve the quality of submissions:
Turnitin: Used to check both plagiarism levels and AI-generated content.
Grammarly: Used for checking grammar and language consistency.
Recite: Ensures reference accuracy.

Past Editors
Since its first publication in 1999, k@ta has been shaped by the dedication and leadership of its editors. Below is a list of past editors for the issues where online records are available, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the journal's growth:
Dwi Setiawan, Editor-in-Chief, Vol. 22 (1) - Vol. 25 (2)
Setefanus Suprajitno, Managing Editor,  Vol. 22 (1) - Vol. 25 (2)
Esther Kuntjara, Editor-in-Chief, Vol. 21 (1) - Vol. 21 (2)
Liliek Soelistyo, Managing Editor,  Vol. 21 (1) - Vol. 21 (2)
Liliek Soelistyo, Editor-in-Chief, Vol. 20 (1) - Vol. 20 (2)
Ribut Basuki, Managing Editor,  Vol. 20 (1) - Vol. 20 (2)
*All listed editors are from the English Department of Petra Christian University, Indonesia.